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Cost of living in Tlemcen, Algeria compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 9% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar | 634 Dinar | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 Dinar | 441 Dinar | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 200 Dinar | 329 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dinar | 80 Dinar | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Dinar | 160 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 90 Dinar | 75 Dinar | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Dinar | 431 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dinar | 281 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Dinar | 59 Dinar | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Dinar | 231 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,293 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Dinar | 142 Dinar | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 Dinar | 50 Dinar | - 60% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 30% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,000 Dinar | 114,188 Dinar | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 55,155 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 Dinar | 22,246 Dinar | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 57,990 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 32,141 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 4,858 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,500 Dinar | 5,146 Dinar | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | 35,000 Dinar | 39,413 Dinar | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,000 Dinar | 22,363 Dinar | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 510 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 777 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Dinar | 5,636 Dinar | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dinar | 6,762 Dinar | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Dinar | 11,784 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Dinar | 11,018 Dinar | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 24% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Dinar | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Dinar | 32 Dinar | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Dinar | 1,955 Dinar | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 3% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar | 223 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 378 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,562 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 228 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 Dinar | 410 Dinar | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 Dinar | 316 Dinar | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 139 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 180 Dinar | 144 Dinar | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 418 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 34% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Dinar | 1,637 Dinar | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,224 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,270 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,775 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Dinar | 691 Dinar | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 196 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar | 392 Dinar | + 27% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dinar | 14 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar | 2,950 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,250 Dinar | 276 Dinar | + 716% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 16% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
347,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 290,631 Dinar
in Tlemcen.
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